Cortese

Cortese is a minor grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, used to make that region’s dry white wine known as ‘Gavi’. The resulting wine can be described as typically Italian, with high acidity, neutral flavor and delicate aromas. Although the wines are rarely of exceptional quality, they command a relatively high price because of Piedmont's esteemed location as a viticultural region. A few dedicated Italian producers have planted the grape in California, but its acreage is miniscule.

Lean, aloof and perfectly tailored. You travel the world with an air of Italian sophistication. Your cosmopolitan friends would be surprised to learn that you were born a simple farm girl in the hills of Monferrato. Look at you now Ms Cortese. In your element, the spokeswoman for a trendy designer label.
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This is the only Gavi di Gavi DOCG that I have had, but it is a great white wine at a decent price value. Goes great with seafood. More body and more concentrated food than the simple cheaper Gavi's out there. Good minerality to it with a fleshy lime a...

A bit stinky on the nose with lots of floral character and hints of steely minerality, honeycomb, and somewhat exotic persimmon and guava tinged fruit. Some trapped CO2 lends this a prickle on the tongue, followed by rather delicate but pure mineral an...

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Pale yellow color in the glass. Fairly fruity noseapricot, apple. Quite light on the tongue. As from the nose I get green apple and apricot flavors. Noticeable spritz sensation mid-palate with citrus at the back of the palate. Nice, refreshing, easy drinking wine.
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You´re right guys. So better comments for the Piedmont wineries:Vini ... ... ... let's visit Giuseppe Cortese winery where is the best view on the famous vineyard Rabajá. The really good wines you can find also in Ada Nada winery where you will by host of very friendly Mrs. Nada and you will taste nice range of their wines. Finally if you want...
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A bit stinky on the nose with lots of floral character and hints of steely minerality, honeycomb, and somewhat exotic persimmon and guava tinged fruit. Some trapped CO2 lends this a prickle on the tongue, followed by rather delicate but pure mineral and white floral flavors laid over a base of delicate peach tinged citrus pith flavors. This has ...
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We are are going to this area in September. We have been to Italy 4 times but never to this region. We are winos and foodies and would like some ideas on where to stay in this area. We will have a car and any help would be aprreciated. Hotels recs would be welcome as there are many options out there are you know. Thank you in advance
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The last Charbono I had was a couple years ago from Mt. Palomar WInery. I ... tried varietal bottlings of Cortese and Cinsault. Again, perfectly functional wines, but I would not necessarily encourage anyone to seek them ou
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I believe I have Dmcker to thank for endorsing Charbono in another thread.Got roped into a dinner last night when I should have been on my way home to my family...and it would have been especially painful if I didn't know to order the Charbono on the short by the glass menu. This was the most satisfying Napa wine I can remember, probably eclipsi...
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